Enrollment
733
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Upper Arlington, OH
Jones Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jones Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390449301864
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Upper Arlington · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 1.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jones Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Upper Arlington, OH.
School address
District: Upper Arlington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390449301864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jones Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jones Middle School
Jones Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Upper Arlington, Ohio, enrolling 733 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.8% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 733 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 273 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Upper Arlington City spends $17,718 per pupil, 21% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Upper Arlington's middle schools, it stands alongside Hastings Middle School (753 students): Jones Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 24.3:1).
Upper Arlington City also operates Upper Arlington High School (1,908 students) and Barrington Road Elementary School (800 students) alongside Jones Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jones Middle School compares
Jones Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.8% | ▼ 94% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,718
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Jones Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper Arlington City, which includes Jones Middle School.
$17,718
Per student
+21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.9%
State 10.3%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jones Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Arlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrington Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremont Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jones Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Upper Arlington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~733 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jones Middle School
How many students attend Jones Middle School?
Jones Middle School has 733 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Upper Arlington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jones Middle School?
1.8% of students at Jones Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jones Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jones Middle School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Upper Arlington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones Middle School?
Jones Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jones Middle School rank among public schools in Upper Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Upper Arlington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Upper Arlington on the city page.
Is Jones Middle School a good school?
Jones Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Upper Arlington City?
Besides Jones Middle School, Upper Arlington City also operates Upper Arlington High School (1,908 students), Barrington Road Elementary School (800 students), and Hastings Middle School (753 students). See the Upper Arlington City district page for the complete list.
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